Visit Nore Valley Park’s life size crib with live animals, and the opportunity to feed Santa’s Reindeer.

Wander through the Christmas market and browse through crafts, featuring local wood turner, in addition to unique handmade gifts, delicious home baked goods, mouth-watering crepes, chocolate fountain, and experience many more sights, sounds, and aromas of a traditional Christmas market.

Meet Santa, whisper your wish list for this Christmas, and receive your first gift this year. Santa is a busy man, make sure to give him a gentle reminder of who you are, and how good you have been, write your letter and post it while you’re here!

Create and decorate your own cookies Mrs Claus kitchen with some help from the elves, take your cookie to hang on the tree when you get home.

Other magical experiences to enjoy will be Santa’s Christmas train, Carol Signing by the amazingly talented Artimino Quartet , traditional Christmas Story Telling and of course The Christmas Photo Booth to create your Christmas family memories.

There will be lots of fantastic giveaways and competitions running daily throughout the festival!

For opening times and booking go to www.christmasonthehill.ie or by T:056/7789778

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